01 THE STORY
From Sketch to Table
A pattern begins before the steel is shaped. In Nina, the line moves softly — drawn from Norwegian nature, ornament and the rhythm of the set table.
02 THE DETAILS
The Details
S- and C-shaped curves move through the handle like small traces of rosemaling. Ornament becomes part of the balance.
A note from Odd Leikvoll
Odd Leikvoll is the founder of Hardanger Bestikk.
Across several decades, Leikvoll developed some of Hardanger Bestikk’s most recognisable collections, moving between ornament, Scandinavian minimalism and new approaches to surface and construction. His designs were created to function naturally in the hand, while remaining distinctive enough to become part of everyday life around the table.
Odd Leikvoll
Questions about Hardanger Nina Cake Set
What is included in the Hardanger Bestikk Nina Cake Set?
The Nina Cake Set is created for serving cake to six people and includes six cake forks together with one cake server. The forks measure 15.3 cm and the cake server 26.7 cm. Together, the seven pieces extend Nina's floral ornamentation and softly curved forms into the dessert table, creating a coherent setting for one of the more celebratory moments around the table.
What makes the Nina Cake Set distinctive?
The cake set translates Nina's expressive design into pieces created specifically for cake and dessert. The six cake forks have three tines designed to divide and lift a piece of cake with precision, while the cake server is shaped to both cut and serve. Functional details are combined with Nina's flowing lines and floral ornamentation, allowing the set to feel both purposeful and decorative.
What is the design story behind Hardanger Bestikk Nina?
Designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll in 1998, Nina is one of Hardanger Bestikk's more expressive designs. Floral details, asymmetrical lines and soft curves give the collection a graceful and celebratory character. In the Cake Set, this design language feels particularly natural, bringing a sense of warmth and occasion to the shared ritual of serving cake around the table.
What material is the Nina Cake Set made from?
The Nina Cake Set is made from 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe. The polished surface catches the light across the curved forms and ornamental details, while the durable stainless steel makes the pieces suitable for both special occasions and regular use.
Who designed the Hardanger Bestikk Nina Cake Set?
Nina was designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll for Hardanger Bestikk and introduced in 1998. Across the collection, Leikvoll combines floral ornament, asymmetry and flowing proportions with functional Scandinavian design. The Cake Set extends this distinctive language beyond the main place setting and into the moments when food is shared and served at the centre of the table.